Paper carry out bags with patch handles

ABSTRACT

A paper carry out bag that has handles attached to the outside or inside surface of the bag. Patches comprised of paper affix the handles to the surface of the bag to make the handles stronger so that the handles will not easily rip from the bag.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims benefit to and priority of provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/053,657 filed Jul. 19, 2020.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a paper carry out bag that has handles attached to the outside or inside surface of the bag. Patches comprised of paper affix the handles to the surface of the bag to make the handles stronger so that the handles will not easily rip from the bag.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Paper bags with handles are commonly used as carry out bags in such industries as grocery, restaurant and food service. These carry out bags are available in multiple sizes and basis weights, with handles commonly comprised of paper or twine.

Paper handles can be attached to paper bags on the outside surface or inside surface of the bag. When paper handles are located on the outside surface of the bag, the handles are in either an upward or downward position. Dots of glue are used to attach the handles to both sides of the bag. When paper handles are located on the inside surface of the bag, the handles are in an upward position.

When twist handles comprised of twine are used instead of paper handles, the twist handles are typically located on the inside surface of the bag in an upward position. A paper patch is glued to both sides of the bag to attach the twist handles. A double paper patch provides more strength than a single paper patch.

Paper carry out bags with handles share a common issue—the handles frequently rip from the bag, often spilling the contents of the bag onto the floor. When the handles rip from the bag, it necessitates the use of a replacement bag. Fearful that the handles might rip, a consumer will often use two bags, inserting one paper carry out bag inside the other, a practice known as “double-bagging.” The net result is that instead of using one carry out bag, a consumer might use three bags—the original ripped bag and two additional bags. Such a practice generates additional landfill waste, especially if all three carry out bags are not recycled.

Paper carry out bags with paper handles are less expensive than paper carry out bags with twine handles. Paper carry out bags with paper handles folded in an upward position are more difficult to ship or store than paper carry out bags with paper handles folded in a downward position. Paper carry out bags with paper handles folded in a downward position located on the inside surface of a bag can make it difficult for a consumer to use the bag. Once the bag is filled with products, the consumer has to reach into the bag to unfold handles, which could be partially or fully blocked by the contents of the bag.

A need exists to develop a paper carry out bag with paper handles attached to either the inside surface or outside surface of the bag that will not easily detach or rip from the bag.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a paper carry out bag comprised of paper handles with the lower portion of the handles attached to the outside surface of the bag and reinforced with a single or double paper patch. The paper handles are either in the upward or downward position. The present invention also relates to a paper carry out bag comprised of paper handles with handles folded in a downward position attached to the inside surface of the bag and reinforced with a single or double paper patch. The paper patch prevents the paper handles from easily ripping or detaching from the bag.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper carry out bag to comprise a paper handle and a single paper patch on each outside surface of the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the paper carry out bag to comprise a paper handle and a double paper patch on each outside surface of the bag. It is an object of the present invention to attach a paper patch to each outside surface of the bag by using glue or paste.

The present invention relates to a paper carry out bag comprising an outside surface and an inside surface. A lower portion of a first paper handle is attached to the outside surface of the bag and a patch is attached to the outside surface of the bag over the lower portion of the first paper handle. A lower portion of a second paper handle is attached to the outside surface of the bag on the opposite side from the first handle and a patch is attached to the bag over the lower portion of the second paper handle.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to prevent the first and second paper handles from ripping or detaching from the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to be a single patch attached over the lower portion of the first and second paper handles. It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to be glued or pasted to the outside surface of the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the first and second paper handles to be in an upward position. It is an object of the present invention of the first and second paper handles to be in a downward position. It is an object of the present invention for the first and second paper handles to be comprised of a strip of paper folded to form a folded paper handle. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of paper to be folded multiple times to form a folded paper handle. It is an object of the present invention for the paper handles to have a length and width, wherein the width is defined as the distance between bottom portions of the first and second paper handles.

The present invention relates to a paper carry out bag comprising an outside surface and an inside surface and two twist handles comprised of twine. A lower portion of each of the twist handles is attached to the outside surface of the bag on opposite sides of the bag. Each of the twist handles is reinforced with a paper patch attached to the outside surface of the bag covering the lower portion of each of the twist handles.

It is an object of the present invention for the patch to be a single patch attached over the lower portion of the twist handle. It is an object of the present invention for the twist handles to be in an upward position. It is an object of the present invention for the twist handles to be in a downward position. It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to prevent the twist handles from ripping or detaching from the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to be glued or pasted to the outside surface of the bag.

The present invention relates to a paper carry out bag comprising: an outside surface and an inside surface. A first paper patch is attached to the outside surface of the bag, and a second paper patch is attached to the outside surface on the opposite side of the bag. A lower portion of a first paper handle is attached to the first paper patch and a lower portion of a second paper handle is attached to the second paper patch. A third paper patch is glued above the lower portion of the first paper handle to sandwich the lower portion of the first paper handle between the first and third patch. A fourth paper patch is glued above the lower portion of the second handle to sandwich the lower portion of the second handle between the second patch and fourth patch.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper patches to prevent the paper handles from ripping or detaching from the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to be glued or pasted to the outside surface of the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the paper handles to be in an upward position. It is an object of the present invention for the paper handles to be in a downward position. It is an object of the present invention for the paper handles to be comprised of a strip of paper folded to form a folded paper handle. It is an object of the present invention for the paper handles to be comprised of a strip of paper folded multiple times to form a folded paper handle. It is an object of the present invention for the paper handles to have a length and width where the width is defined as the distance between bottom portions of the handle.

The present invention relates to a paper carry out bag comprising: an outside surface and an inside surface. A first patch is attached to the outside surface of the bag and a lower portion of a first twist handle is attached to the first patch. A second patch is attached to the outside surface of the bag on the opposite side of the first patch and a lower portion of a second twist handle is attached to the second patch. A third patch is attached to the first patch sandwiching the lower portion of the first twist handle in between the first and third patches. A fourth patch is attached to the second patch sandwiching the lower portion of the second twist handle in between the second and fourth patches.

It is an object of the present invention for the twist handles to be in the upward position. It is an object of the present invention for the twist handles to be in the downward position. It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to prevent the twist handles from ripping or detaching from the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to be glued or pasted to the outside surface of the bag.

The present invention relates to a paper carry out bag comprising: an outside surface and an inside surface. A lower portion of a first paper handle is attached to the inside surface of the bag. A lower portion of a second paper handle is attached to the inside surface of the bag on opposite side of the first paper handle. A first paper patch is attached to the inside surface of the bag covering the lower portion of the first paper handle. A second paper patch is attached to the inside surface of the bag covering the lower portion of the second paper handle. The first paper handle and second paper handle are in a downward position.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to prevent the first and second paper handles from ripping or detaching from the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to be a single patch attached over the lower portion of the first and second paper handles. It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to be glued or pasted to the inside surface of the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the first and second paper handles to be comprised of a strip of paper folded to form a folded paper handle. It is an object of the present invention for the first and second paper handles to be comprised of a strip of paper folded multiple times to form a folded paper handle. It is an object of the present invention for the paper handles to have a length and width where the width is defined as the distance between the bottom portion of the handles.

The present invention relates to a paper carry out bag comprising an outside surface and an inside surface. A first paper patch is attached to the inside surface of the bag. A second paper patch is attached to the inside surface of the bag on the opposite side of the first paper patch. A lower portion of a first paper handle is attached to the first paper patch. A lower portion of a second paper handle is attached to the second paper patch. A third patch is attached above the lower portion of the first paper handle to sandwich the lower portion of the first paper handle between the first and third patch. A fourth patch is attached above the lower portion of the second paper handle to sandwich the lower portion of the second paper handle between the second and the fourth patch. The handles are in a downward position.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to prevent the first and second paper handles from ripping or detaching from the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch to be glued or pasted to the inside surface of the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the first and second paper handles to be comprised of a strip of paper folded to form a folded paper handle. It is an object of the present invention for the first and second paper handles to be comprised of a strip of paper folded multiple times to form a folded paper handle. The paper handles of the present invention have a length and width wherein the width is defined as the distance between bottom portions of the first and second paper handles.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper carry out bags above that have paper handles, to be comprised of a strip of paper folded to form a folded paper handle that extends between one and five inches in length from the top of the bag, such handles to be between three and five inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the paper carry out bags above that have paper handles to be comprised of a strip of paper folded multiple times to form a folded paper handle that extends between one and five inches in length from the top edge of the bag, such handles to be between three and five inches in width. It is an object of the present invention to use a paper strip between ten inches and twenty inches in length and one inch and three inches in width, and to fold the strip to form a paper handle. It is an object of the present invention for the folded paper handle to extend between two and five inches below the top edge of the bag.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper patch described above to be between five and ten inches in width and between two and five inches in length.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper handles described above to comprise paper with a basis weight between twenty and sixty pounds. It is an object of the present invention for the paper carry out bags described above to comprise paper with a basis weight between twenty and sixty pounds.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper carry out bags with paper handles described above to be bleached or unbleached in color. It is an object of the present invention for the paper carry out bags with paper handles described above to be comprised of color. It is an object of the present invention for the paper handles described above to be bleached or unbleached in color. It is an object of the present invention for the paper handles described above to be comprised of color.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper carry out bags with paper handles and paper patches attached to the outside of the bag to be between eight and fifteen inches in width, eight and fifteen inches in length and have a gusset between three inches and eight inches.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper carry out bag to have twist handles comprised of twine.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side view of a prior art paper carry out bag having twist handles attached to the inside surface of the bag using a single patch. The twist handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a prior art paper carry out bag having paper handles attached to the outside surface of the bag by glue. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the prior art paper carry out bag having paper handles attached to the inside surface of the bag by glue. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 4 is a side view of a paper carry out bag having the lower portion of paper handles attached to the outside surface of the bag. A patch is attached to the outside surface of the bag over the lower portion of the paper handles. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a paper carry out bag having the lower portion of paper handles attached to the outside surface of the bag. A patch is attached to the outside surface of the bag over the lower portion of the paper handles. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 6 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag laid down on one side having the lower portion of paper handles attached to the outside surface of the bag. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 6 b is a side view of a patch that is used to cover the lower portion of the paper handle.

FIG. 6 c is the paper carry out bag of FIG. 6 a having the patch of FIG. 6 b placed over the lower portion of the paper handles of the bag. An internal view of the patch shows the lower portion of a paper handle underneath the patch. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 6 d is the paper carry out bag of FIG. 6 a having the patch of FIG. 6 b placed over the lower portion of the paper handles of the bag. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 7 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag laid down on one side having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each paper handle attached to an attached patch. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 7 b shows the paper carry out bag shown in FIG. 7 a having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each paper handle attached to an attached patch. A second patch is located above the paper handle to sandwich the lower portion of the paper handle between the two patches once the second patch is attached. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 7 c shows the paper carry out bag shown in FIG. 7 b having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each paper handle attached to an attached patch. A second patch is then attached to the first patch sandwiching the lower portion of the paper handle in between the two patches. An internal view of the patch shows the lower portion of the paper handle underneath the patch. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 7 d shows the paper carry out bag shown in FIG. 7 c having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each paper handle attached to an attached patch. A second patch is attached to the first patch sandwiching the lower portion of each of the paper handles in between the two patches. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 8 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag having the lower portion of paper handles attached to the outside surface of the bag and a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag over the lower portion of the paper handles. The upper portion of the paper handles are in the downward position.

FIG. 8 b is a front view of a paper carry out bag having the lower portion of paper handles attached to the outside surface of the bag and a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag over the lower portion of the paper handles. The upper portion of the paper handles are in the downward position.

FIG. 8 c is a front view of a paper carry out bag having the lower portion of the paper handles attached to the outside surface of the bag and a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag over the lower portion of the paper handles. An internal view of the patch shows the lower portion of the paper handle underneath the patch. The upper portion of the paper handles are in the downward position.

FIG. 9 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag laid down on one side having lower portion of paper handles attached to the outside surface of the bag. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 9 b is a side view of a patch that is used to cover the lower portion of the paper handles,

FIG. 9 c shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 9 a having the patch of FIG. 9 b placed over the lower portion of the paper handles. An internal view of the patch shows a lower portion of a paper handle underneath the patch. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 9 d shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 9 c having the patch of FIG. 9 b placed over the lower portion of the paper handles. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 9 e is a side view of the paper carry out bag of FIG. 9 d . The upper portion of the paper handles is folded in the downward position.

FIG. 10 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag laid down on one side having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each paper handle attached to an attached patch. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 10 b shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 10 a having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each paper handle attached to an attached patch. A second patch is located above each of the paper handles to sandwich the lower portion of the paper handle between the two patches once the second patch is attached. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 10 c shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 10 b having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each paper handle attached to an attached patch. A second patch is then attached to the first patch sandwiching the lower portion of the paper handle in between the two patches. An internal view of the patch shows a lower portion of the paper handle underneath the patch. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 10 d shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 10 c having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each paper handle attached to an attached patch. A second patch is attached to the first patch sandwiching the lower portion of the paper handle in between the two patches. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 10 e shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 10 d wherein the upper portion of the paper handles are in the downward position.

FIG. 11 is a front view of a paper carry out bag showing a paper handle attached to the outside surface of the bag. A single patch attached to the outside surface of the bag covers the lower portion of the paper handle. The upper portion of the paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 12 is a front view of a paper carry out bag showing a paper handle attached to the outside surface of the bag. A single patch attached to the outside surface of the bag covers the lower portion of the paper handle. The upper portion of the paper handles are in the downward position.

FIG. 13 a is a side view of a paper carry out bag having the lower portion of twist handles attached to the outside surface of the bag. A single patch attached to the bag covers the lower portion of the twist handle. The twist handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 13 b is a front view of a paper carry out bag having the lower portion of twist handles attached to the outside surface of the bag. A single patch attached to the bag covers the lower portion of the twist handle. The twist handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 14 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag laid down on one side having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each twist handle attached to an attached patch. The twist handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 14 b shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 14 a having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each twist handle attached to an attached patch. A second patch is located above the lower portion of each twist handle to sandwich the lower portion of each twist handle between the two patches once the second patch is attached. The twist handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 14 c shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 14 b having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each twist handle attached to an attached patch. A second patch is then attached to the first patch sandwiching the lower portion of each twist handle in between the two patches. An internal view of the patch shows the lower portion of the twist handle underneath the patch. The twist handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 14 d shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 14 c having a patch attached to the outside surface of the bag and the lower portion of each twist handle attached to an attached patch. A second patch is attached to the first patch sandwiching the lower portion of each twist handle in between the two patches. The twist handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 15 is a front side view of a paper carry out bag having the lower portion of paper handles attached to the outside surface of a paper bag. A patch is attached to the outside surface of the bag covering the lower portion of the paper handle. The carry out bag is filled with items. The upper portion of the paper handles are in the downward position.

FIG. 16 is a front side view of a paper carry out bag having the lower portion of paper handles attached to the outside surface of a paper bag. A patch is attached to the outside surface of the bag covering the lower portion of the paper handle. The carry out bag is filled with items. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 17 a is a sheet of paper with a fold line.

FIG. 17 b is the sheet of paper from FIG. 17 a that has been folded once.

FIG. 17 c is the sheet of paper from FIG. 17 b that has been folded a second time.

FIG. 17 d is the twice folded paper from FIG. 17 c that has been bent in one corner.

FIG. 17 e is the twice folded paper from FIG. 17 d with a bent corner, the twice folded paper having a second bent corner so that the twice folded paper forms a handle.

FIG. 18 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag laid down on one side having the lower portion of a paper handle attached to the bottom inside surface of the bag. The paper handle is in the upward position.

FIG. 18 b is a side view of a patch that is used to cover the lower portion of the paper handles.

FIG. 18 c shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 18 a laid down on one side having the lower portion of a paper handle attached to the inside surface of the bag. A patch is placed over a lower portion of each paper handle and attached to the inside surface of the bag. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 18 d shows the paper carry out bag of FIG. 18 c showing an internal view of the paper carry out bag. The internal view shows the two paper handles, wherein the lower portion of each paper handle is attached to the inside surface of the bag. Each of the lower portions of the two paper handles are covered by a patch. The paper handles are in the upward position.

FIG. 18 e shows a paper carry out bag laid down on one side having the lower portion of a paper handle attached to the bottom inside surface of the bag. A patch is placed over a lower portion of the paper handle and attached to the bottom inside surface of the bag. The upper portion of the paper handle is in the downward position.

FIG. 18 f shows a paper carry out bag laid down on one side, showing an internal view of the bag with the lower portion of a paper handle attached to the bottom inside surface of a bag and the lower portion of a paper handle attached to the top inside surface of a bag. A patch is attached to the bottom and top inside surfaces of the bag over the lower portion of each handle. The upper portion of each of the paper handles is in the downward position.

FIG. 18 g shows a paper carry out bag laid down on one side, having the lower portion of a paper handle attached to the bottom inside surface of a bag and a lower portion of a paper handle attached to the top inside surface of the bag (not shown). A patch is attached to the bottom inside surface of the bag over the lower portion of the handle. A patch is attached to the top inside surface of the bag over the lower portion of the handle (not shown). The upper portion of each of the paper handles is in the downward position.

FIG. 18 h shows a paper carry out bag in an upright position showing an inside patch attached to the inside surface of the bag with the lower portion of a handle underneath the patch. The handle is in the downward position.

FIG. 19 a shows the lower portion of a paper handle attached to a patch, wherein the paper handle is in the upward position.

FIG. 19 b shows the lower portion of a paper handle attached to a patch, and a second patch attached to the first patch, wherein the lower portion of the paper handle is sandwiched between the first and second patch. The paper handle is in the upward position.

FIG. 19 c shows the patch and paper handle of FIG. 19 b wherein the paper handle is in the downward position.

FIG. 19 d shows the patch and paper handle of FIG. 19 c showing an internal view of the patch, that shows the lower portion of the paper handle sandwiched between the two patches and the paper handle in the downward position.

FIG. 19 e shows a paper carry out bag laid down on one side, showing an internal view of the bag with the patch and paper handle of FIG. 19 d attached to the bottom inside surface of the bag. The upper portion of the paper handles are in the downward position.

FIG. 19 f shows a paper carry out bag laid down on one side, showing an internal view of the bag with the patch and paper handle of FIG. 19 d attached on both the top and bottom inside surface of the bag. The upper portion of the paper handles are in the downward position.

FIG. 19 g shows a paper carry out bag laid down on one side, with the bag wide open, showing the lower portion of a paper handle sandwiched between two patches that are attached to the bottom inside surface of the bag. The upper portion of the paper handle is in the downward position.

FIG. 19 h shows a paper carry out bag in an upright position showing an inside patch attached to the inside surface of the bag with the lower portion of the handle underneath the patch. The handle is in the downward position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a side view of a prior art paper carry out bag 10 having two twist handles 12 and 14 each attached to an inside surface 19 of bag 10. The lower portion of twist handle 12 is covered by a single patch 18. The lower portion of handle 14 is covered by a single patch not shown. The bag 10 has an opening 16. The twist handles 12 and 14 are in the upward position.

FIG. 2 shows a side view of a prior art paper carry out bag 20 having two paper handles 22 and 24 attached to an outside surface 28 of bag 20 by glue. The bag 20 has an opening 26. The paper handles 22 and 24 are in the upward position.

FIG. 3 shows a side view of a prior art paper carry out bag 30 having paper handles 32 and 36 attached to the inside surface 42 of bag 30 by glue. The bag 30 has an opening 38. The paper handles 32 and 36 are in the upward position.

FIG. 4 shows a side view of a paper carry out bag 50 having two paper handles 52 and 54, the lower portion of paper handles 52 and 54 attached to the outside surface 56 of the bag 50. A patch 58 is attached over the lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 54. A further patch (not shown) is attached over the lower portion of paper handle 52. The bag 50 has an opening 60. The paper handles 52 and 54 are in the upward position.

FIG. 5 shows a front view of a paper carry out bag 70 having paper handles 72 and 74, the lower portion of paper handles 72 and 74 attached to the outside surface 76 of the bag 70. A patch 78 is attached over the lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 74. A further patch (not shown) is attached over the lower portion of paper handle 72. The bag 70 has an opening 80. The paper handles 72 and 74 are in the upward position.

The following FIGS. 6 a-6 d reflect a progression of a single patch paper handle in the upward position for a paper carry out bag.

FIG. 6 a shows a top side view of a paper carry out bag 90 laid down on one side having two paper handles 92 and 94, the lower portion of paper handles 92 and 94 attached to the outside surface 96 of the bag 90 by glue or paste. The bag 90 has an opening 98. The paper handles 92 and 94 are in the upward position.

FIG. 6 b is a top side view of a patch 100 that is used to cover the lower portion of the paper handle.

FIG. 6 c is the paper carry out bag 90 in FIG. 6 a having the patch 100 (internal view shown) of FIG. 6 b placed over the lower portion 93 of paper handle 92. A patch is placed over lower portion of paper handle 94 (lower portion of handle and patch not shown) of the bag 90. The paper handles 92 and 94 are in the upward position.

FIG. 6 d is the paper carry out bag 90 of FIG. 6 a having the patch 100 of FIG. 6 b placed over the lower portion of paper handle 92 and a further patch (not shown) placed over lower portion of handle 94 attached to the bag 90. The paper handles 92 and 94 are in the upward position.

The following FIGS. 7 a-7 d reflect a progression of a double patch paper handle in the upward position for a paper carry out bag.

FIG. 7 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag 110 laid down on one side having a patch 112 attached to the outside surface 114 of the bag 110 and lower portion 115 of paper handle 116 attached to patch 112. The lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 118 is attached to a patch (not shown) attached to bag 110. The paper bag 110 has an opening 120. The paper handles 116 and 118 are in the upward position.

FIG. 7 b shows the paper carry out bag 110 shown in FIG. 7 a having a patch 112 attached to the outside surface 114 of the bag 110 and lower portion 115 of paper handle 116 attached to patch 112. Lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 118 is attached to a patch not shown that is attached to bag 110. A second patch 122 is located above the lower portion 115 of paper handle 116 to sandwich the lower portion 115 of paper handle 116 between patches 112 and 122 once the second patch 122 is attached. The paper handles 116 and 118 are in the upward position.

FIG. 7 c is the paper carry out bag 110 shown in FIG. 7 b having patch 112 (not shown) attached to the outside surface 114 of the bag 110. A second patch 122 is attached to the first patch 112 sandwiching the lower portion 115 of paper handle 116 between patches 112 and 122. An internal view of patch 122 shows the lower portion 115 of paper handle 116 attached to patch 112. Lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 118 is attached to a patch not shown that is attached to bag 110 and a second patch (not shown) is attached to the first patch (not shown) sandwiching the lower portion of paper handle 118. The paper handles 116 and 118 are in the upward position.

FIG. 7 d shows the paper carry out bag 110 from FIG. 7 c having patch 122 attached to the first patch 112 (not shown) sandwiching the lower portion of paper handle 116 in between the two patches. The lower portion of paper handle 118 is also sandwiched between two patches (not shown) and attached to bag 110. The paper handles 116 and 118 are in the upward position.

FIG. 8 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag 130 having a lower portion of paper handle 132 attached to the outside surface 134 of the bag 130 and a patch 136 attached to the bag 130 over the lower portion of paper handle 132. A second paper handle (not shown) is located on the outside of the bag 130 on the opposite side from paper handle 132 and is attached to the bag 130 in a similar way to handle 132. The bag 130 has an opening 138. The paper handle 132 is in the downward position.

FIG. 8 b is a front view of paper carry out bag 130 from FIG. 8 a having a lower portion of paper handle 132 attached to the outside surface 134 of the bag 130 and a patch 136 attached to the bag 130 over the lower portion of paper handle 132. A second paper handle (not shown) is located on the outside surface of the bag 130 on the opposite side from paper handle 132 and is attached to the bag 130 in a similar way to handle 132. The bag has an opening 138. The paper handle 132 is in the downward position.

FIG. 8 c is a front view of paper carry out bag 130 from FIG. 8 b having a lower portion 131 of paper handle 132 attached to the outside surface 134 of the bag 130 and a patch 136 attached to the bag 130 over the lower portion 131 of paper handle 132. An internal view of patch 136 shows the lower portion 131 of paper handle 132 inside the patch 136. A second paper handle (not shown) is located on the outside surface of the bag 130 on the opposite side from the paper handle 132 and is attached to the bag 130 in a similar way to handle 132. The bag has an opening 138. The paper handle 132 is in the downward position.

The following FIGS. 9 a-9 e reflect progression of a single patch paper handle in the downward position for a paper carry out bag.

FIG. 9 a shows a top side view of a paper carry out bag 140 laid down on one side having lower portion 141 of paper handle 142 and lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 144 attached to the outside surface 146 of the bag 140. The bag 140 has an opening 148. The paper handles 142 and 144 are in the upward position.

FIG. 9 b is a top side view of a patch 150 that is used to cover the lower portion of a paper handle.

FIG. 9 c shows the paper carry out bag 140 of FIG. 9 a having the patch 150 (internal view shown) of FIG. 9 b placed over lower portion 141 of paper handle 142 and attached to the outer surface 146 of the bag 140. A patch (not shown) is placed over lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 144 attached to outer surface 146 of the bag 140. The paper handles 142 and 144 are in the upward position.

FIG. 9 d shows the paper carry out bag 140 of FIG. 9 c having the patch 150 of FIG. 9 b placed over lower portion of paper handle 142 and attached to the outer surface 146 of bag 140. A further patch (not shown) is placed over lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 144 and is attached to the outer surface 146 of the bag 140. The paper handles 142 and 144 are in the upward position.

FIG. 9 e shows the paper carry out bag 140 of FIG. 9 d . The patch 150 of FIG. 9 b is placed over the lower portion of paper handle 142 and attached to the outer surface 146 of bag 140. A further patch (not shown) is placed over lower portion of paper handle 144 (not shown) and is attached to the outer surface 146 of the bag 140. The paper handle 142 is in the downward position. The paper handle 144 (not shown) is also in the downward position.

The following FIGS. 10 a-10 e reflect progression of a double patch paper handle in the downward position for a paper carry out bag.

FIG. 10 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag 160 laid down on one side having a patch 162 attached to the outside surface 164 of the bag 160 and lower portion 165 of paper handle 166 attached to patch 162. The lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 168 is attached to a patch (not shown) that is attached to the outside surface 164 of the bag 160. The paper bag 160 has an opening 170. The paper handles 166 and 168 are in the upward position.

FIG. 10 b shows the paper carry out bag 160 from FIG. 10 a having a patch 162 attached to the outside surface 164 of the bag 160 and lower portion 165 of paper handle 166 is attached to patch 162. A second patch 172 is located above the lower portion 165 of paper handle 166 to sandwich the lower portion 165 of paper handle 166 between patches 162 and 172 once the second patch 172 is attached. The lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 168 is attached to a patch (not shown) attached to the outside surface 164 of the bag 160. A further patch (not shown) is located above the lower portion (not shown) of handle 168 to sandwich the lower portion of handle 168 between two patches (not shown). The paper handles 166 and 168 are in the upward position.

FIG. 10 c shows the paper carry out bag 160 of FIG. 10 b having patch 162 (not shown) attached to the outside surface 164 of the bag 160 and lower portion 165 of paper handle 166 is attached to patch 162. A second patch 172 is then attached to the first patch 162 (not shown) sandwiching the lower portion 165 of paper handle 166 in between. An internal view of patch 172 is shown showing the lower portion 165 of paper handle 166. The lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 168 is attached to a first patch (not shown) that is attached to the outside surface 164 of the bag 160. A further patch (not shown) is attached to the first patch sandwiching the lower portion of the paper handle in between. The paper handles 166 and 168 are in the upward position.

FIG. 10 d shows the paper carry out bag 160 from FIG. 10 c having patch 172 attached to the first patch 162 (not shown) sandwiching the lower portion 165 (not shown) of paper handle 166 in between patches 162 and 172. The lower portion of paper handle 168 is also sandwiched between two patches (not shown). The paper handles 166 and 168 are in the upward position.

FIG. 10 e shows the paper carry out bag 160 from FIG. 10 d having patch 172 attached to the first patch 162 (not shown) sandwiching the lower portion 165 (not shown) of paper handle 166 in between patches 162 and 172. The lower portion of paper handle 168 is also sandwiched between two patches (not shown). The paper handle 166 and paper handle 168 (not shown) are in the downward position.

FIG. 11 is a front view of a paper carry out bag 180 showing a paper handle 184, the lower portion of the paper handle 184 attached to the outside surface 182 of the bag 180 and a patch 186 then attached to outside surface 182 of the bag 180 covering the lower portion of paper handle 184. The lower portion (not shown) of a second paper handle 188 is attached to the outside surface 182 of the bag 180 and a patch (not shown) is attached to the bag 180 covering the lower portion of handle 188. The bag has an opening 190. The paper handles 184 and 188 are in the upward position.

FIG. 12 is a front view of a paper carry out bag 200 showing a paper handle 202, the lower portion of paper handle 202 attached to the outside surface 204 of the bag 200 and a patch 206 then attached to the bag 200 covering the lower portion of the paper handle 202. A paper handle (not shown) is attached to the outside surface 204 of the bag 200 opposite handle 202 in the same manner as paper handle 202. The bag 200 has an opening 208. The paper handle 202 is in the downward position.

FIG. 13 a shows a top side view of paper carry out bag 210 having two twist handles 212 and 214, the lower portion of twist handles 212 and 214 attached to the outside surface 216 of the bag 210. Lower portion of twist handle 212 is covered by patch 218 that is attached to the outside surface 216 of the bag 210. Lower portion of twist handle 214 is covered by a patch (not shown) that is attached to the outside surface 216 of the bag 210. The bag 210 has an opening 220. The twist handles 212 and 214 are in the upward position.

FIG. 13 b shows a front view of paper carry out bag 210 having two twist handles 212 and 214, the lower portion of twist handles 212 and 214 attached to the outside surface 216 of the bag 210. Lower portion of twist handle 212 is covered by patch 218 that is attached to the outside surface 216 of the bag 210. Lower portion of twist handle 214 is covered by a patch (not shown) that is attached to the outside surface 216 of the bag 210. The bag 210 has an opening 220. The twist handles 212 and 214 are in the upward position.

The following FIGS. 14 a-14 d reflect a progression of a double patch twist handle in the upward position for a paper carry out bag.

FIG. 14 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag 230 laid down on one side having a patch 232 attached to the outside surface 234 of the bag 230 and lower portion 231 of twist handle 236 attached to patch 232. The lower portion of twist handle 238 is attached to a patch (not shown) that is attached to the outside surface 234 of the bag 230. The paper bag 230 has an opening 240. The twist handles 236 and 238 are in the upward position.

FIG. 14 b shows the paper carry out bag 230 from FIG. 14 a having a patch 232 attached to the outside surface 234 of the bag 230 and lower portion 231 of twist handle 236 is attached to patch 232. A second patch 242 is located above the lower portion 231 of twist handle 236 to sandwich the lower portion 231 of twist handle 236 between patches 232 and 242 once the second patch 242 is attached. The lower portion of twist handle 238 is attached to a patch (not shown). A further patch (not shown) is located above the first patch (not shown) to which the lower portion of twist handle 238 is attached to sandwich the lower portion of twist handle 238. The twist handles 236 and 238 are in the upward position.

FIG. 14 c shows the paper carry out bag 230 of FIG. 14 b having patch 232 (not shown) attached to the outside surface 234 of the bag 230 and lower portion 231 of twist handle 236 is attached to patch 232. A second patch 242 is then attached to the patch 232 (not shown) sandwiching the lower portion 231 of twist handle 236 in between patches 232 and 242. An internal view of patch 242 is shown showing the lower portion 231 of twist handle 236. The lower portion of twist handle 238 is attached to a patch (not shown) and a further patch is then attached to the first patch sandwiching the lower portion of twist handle 238 in between the patches. The twist handles 236 and 238 are in the upward position.

FIG. 14 d shows the paper carry out bag 230 from FIG. 14 c having patch 242 attached to the first patch 232 (not shown) sandwiching the lower portion 231 (not shown) of handle 236 in between patches 232 and 242. Twist handle 238 is attached to the outside surface 234 of bag 230 in a similar way as twist handle 236. The twist handles 236 and 238 are in the upward position.

FIG. 15 is a top side view of the paper carry out bag 250 having the lower portion of paper handle 252 attached to the outside surface 253 of the paper bag 250 and having patch 256 placed over the lower portion of paper handle 252 and attached to bag 250. A paper handle (not shown) is placed on the opposite side of the bag 250 from the paper handle 252 and attached to the bag 250 in the same way as handle 252. The paper carry out bag 250 is filled with items 258. The paper handle 252 is in the downward position. FIG. 16 is a top side view of the paper carry out bag 260 having lower portion of paper handles 262 and 264 attached to the outside surface 265 of the paper bag 260. A patch 266 is placed over the lower portion of paper handle 262 and attached to the outside surface 265 of bag 260. A further patch (not shown) is placed over the lower portion of paper handle 264 and attached to the outer surface 265 of bag 260. The paper carry out bag 260 is filled with items 268. The paper handles 262 and 264 are in the upward position.

FIG. 17 a is a sheet of paper 300 with a fold line 302.

FIG. 17 b is the sheet of paper 300 from FIG. 17 a that has been folded once and having a second fold line 304.

FIG. 17 c is the sheet of paper 300 from FIG. 17 b that has been folded a second time.

FIG. 17 d is the twice folded paper 300 from FIG. 17 c that has been bent in one corner 306.

FIG. 17 e is the twice folded paper 300 from FIG. 17 d with a bent corner 306 and a second bent corner 308 to form a handle 310.

The following FIGS. 18 a-18 h reflect a progression of a single patch paper handle in the downward position in the inside of a paper carry out bag.

FIG. 18 a is a top side view of a paper carry out bag 320 laid down on one side having lower portion of a paper handle 326 attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of the bag 320. The paper handle 326 is in the upward position.

FIG. 18 b is a side view of a patch 330 that is used to cover the lower portion of the paper handles.

FIG. 18 c shows the paper carry out bag 320 of FIG. 18 a laid down on one side having the lower portion of a paper handle 324 attached to the top inside surface 336 of the bag 320. A patch (not shown) is placed over a lower portion of paper handle 324 and attached to the top inside surface 336 of the bag 320. The lower portion of paper handle 326 is attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of the bag 320. A patch 334 is placed over a lower portion of paper handle 326 and attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of the bag 320. The paper handles 324 and 326 are in the upward position.

FIG. 18 d shows the paper carry out bag 320 of FIG. 18 c showing an internal view of the paper carry out bag 320. The internal view shows the two paper handles 324 and 326, wherein the lower portion 340 of paper handle 324 is attached to the top inside surface 336 of the bag 320. The lower portion (not shown) of paper handle 326 is attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of the bag 320. Lower portion 340 of paper handle 324 is covered by patch 338 that is attached to the top inside surface 336 of bag 320. Lower portion (not shown) of handle 326 is covered by patch 334 that is attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of the bag 320. The paper handles 324 and 326 are in the upward position.

FIG. 18 e shows a paper carry out bag 320 laid down on one side having the lower portion 342 of paper handle 326 attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of the bag 320. A patch 334 (internal view) is placed over a lower portion 342 of the paper handle 326 and attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of the bag 320. The upper portion of the paper handle 326 is in the downward position.

FIG. 18 f shows a paper carry out bag 320 laid down on one side, showing an internal view of the bag 320 with the lower portion 340 of paper handle 324 attached to top inside surface 336 of bag 320 and lower portion 342 of paper handle 326 attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of bag 320. A patch 338 is attached to the top inside surface 336 of bag 320 over the lower portion 340 of handle 324. A patch 334 is attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of bag 320 over the lower portion 342 of handle 326. The upper portion of each of the paper handles 324 and 326 is in the downward position.

FIG. 18 g shows a paper carry out bag 320 of FIG. 18 f laid down on one side, showing the lower portion of paper handle 326 attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of bag 320 with a patch 334 attached to the bottom inside surface 322 of bag 320 over the lower portion of handle 326. The upper portion of the paper handle 326 is in the downward position.

FIG. 18 h shows a paper carry out bag 320 in an upright position showing an inside patch 338 attached to the top inside surface 336 with the lower portion of handle 324 underneath the patch 338. The handle 324 is in the downward position.

The following FIGS. 19 a-19 h reflect a progression of a double patch paper handle in the downward position in the inside of a paper carry out bag.

FIG. 19 a shows the lower portion 350 of a paper handle 352 attached to a patch 354, wherein the paper handle 352 is in the upward position.

FIG. 19 b shows the lower portion 350 of a paper handle 352 attached to a patch 354, and a second patch 356 attached to the first patch 354, wherein the lower portion 350 of the paper handle 352 is sandwiched between the first patch 354 and second patch 356. The paper handle 352 is in the upward position.

FIG. 19 c shows the patch 356 and paper handle 352 of FIG. 19 b wherein the paper handle 352 is in the downward position.

FIG. 19 d shows the patch 356 and paper handle 352 of FIG. 19 c showing an internal view of the patch 356, that shows the lower portion 350 of the paper handle 352 sandwiched between the two patches 354 (not shown) and 356 and the paper handle 352 is in the downward position.

FIG. 19 e shows a paper carry out bag 360 laid down on one side, showing an internal view of the bag 360 with the lower portion 350 of handle 352 attached to patch 354 (not shown) and a patch 356 covering the lower portion 350 of handle 352 and attached to patch 354. Patch 354 (not shown) is attached to the bottom inside surface 362 of the bag 360. The upper portion of the paper handle 352 is in the downward position.

FIG. 19 f shows a paper carry out bag 360 laid down on one side, showing an internal view of the bag 360 with lower portion 350 of handle 352 attached to the patch 354 (not shown and a patch 356 covering the lower portion 350 of handle 352 and attached to patch 354. Patch 354 (not shown is attached to the bottom inside surface 362 of the bag 360. The top inside surface 365 has attached to it a patch 367, lower portion 363 of handle 368 and on top of the handles a further patch (not shown). The upper portion of the paper handles 352 and 368 are in the downward position.

FIG. 19 g shows a paper carry out bag 360 laid down on one side, with the bag 360 wide open, having a lower portion (not shown) of a paper handle 352 sandwiched between two patches 356 and 354 (not shown) attached to the bottom inside surface 362 of the bag 360. The top inside surface of the bag has a similar patch and handle combination (not shown). The upper portion of the paper handle 352 is in the downward position.

FIG. 19 h shows a paper carry out bag 360 in an upright position showing an inside bottom surface 362 having a patch 356 with the lower portion (not shown) of the handle 352 underneath the patch 356 and attached to the patch 354 that is attached to the inside bottom surface 362 of the bag 360. The handle 352 is in the downward position. 

1. A paper carry out bag comprising: said paper carry out bag having an outside surface and an inside surface; two twist handles comprised of twine; a lower portion of each of said twist handles attached to said outside surface of said bag on opposite sides of said bag; each of said twist handles reinforced with a paper patch attached to said outside surface of said bag covering said lower portion of each of said twist handles.
 2. The paper carry out bag of claim 1 wherein said patch is a single patch attached over said lower portion of said handle.
 3. The paper carry out bag of claim 1 wherein said twist handles are in an upward position.
 4. The paper carry out bag of claim 1 wherein said twist handles are in a downward position.
 5. The paper carry out bag of claim 1 wherein said paper patch is between five and ten inches in width and between two and five inches in length.
 6. The paper carry out bag of claim 1 wherein said paper of said paper carry out bag has a basis weight between twenty and sixty pounds.
 7. A paper carry out bag comprising: said paper carry out bag having an outside surface and an inside surface; a first paper patch attached to said outside surface of said bag, and a second paper patch attached to said outside surface on opposite side of said bag; a lower portion of a first paper handle attached to said first paper patch; a lower portion of a second paper handle attached to said second paper patch; a third paper patch attached above said lower portion of said first paper handle to sandwich said lower portion of said first paper handle between said first patch and said third patch; a fourth paper patch attached above said lower portion of said second handle to sandwich said lower portion of said second handle between said second patch and said fourth patch.
 8. The paper carry out bag of claim 7 wherein said paper handles are comprised of a strip of paper folded to form a folded paper handle.
 9. The paper carry out bag of claim 7 wherein each paper handle extends between one and five inches in length from top of said bag and between three and five inches in width, said width defined as the distance between bottom portions of said handle.
 10. The paper carry out bag of claim 8 wherein said paper handles are comprised of a strip of paper folded multiple times to form a folded paper handle.
 11. The paper carry out bag of claim 8 wherein said paper strip is between ten inches and twenty inches in length and one inch and three inches in width.
 12. The paper carry out bag of claim 8 wherein said folded paper handle extends between two and five inches below top edge of said bag.
 13. The paper carry out bag of claim 7 wherein said paper patch is between five and ten inches in width and between two and five inches in length.
 14. The paper carry out bag of claim 7 wherein said paper of said paper carry out bag has a basis weight between twenty and sixty pounds.
 15. The paper carry out bag of claim 7 wherein said paper handles and said paper patches are between four and ten inches in width, and said paper carry out bag has a gusset between three inches and eight inches.
 16. The paper carry out bag of claim 7 wherein said paper handles are formed by folding a strip of paper at least twice and bending said strip of paper to form two corners.
 17. The paper carry out bag of claim 7 wherein said paper handles are in an upward position.
 18. The paper carry out bag of claim 7 wherein said paper handles are in a downward position.
 19. A paper carry out bag comprising: said paper carry out bag having an outside surface and an inside surface; a first patch attached to said outside surface of said bag and a lower portion of a first twist handle attached to said first patch; a second patch attached to said outside surface of said bag on opposite side of said first patch and a lower portion of a second twist handle attached to said second patch; a third patch attached to said first patch sandwiching said lower portion of said first twist handle in between said first patch and said third patch; a fourth patch attached to said second patch sandwiching said lower portion of said second twist handle in between said second patch and said fourth patch.
 20. The paper carry out bag of claim 19 wherein said twist handles are in an upward position.
 21. The paper carry out bag of claim 19 wherein said twist handles are in a downward position.
 22. The paper carry out bag of claim 19 wherein said paper patch is between five and ten inches in width and between two and five inches in length.
 23. The paper carry out bag of claim 19 wherein said paper of said paper carry out bag has a basis weight between twenty and sixty pounds.
 24. A paper carry out bag comprising: said paper carry out bag having an outside surface and an inside surface; a first paper patch attached to said inside surface of said bag; a second paper patch attached to said inside surface of said bag on opposite side of said first paper patch; a lower portion of a first paper handle attached to said first paper patch; a lower portion of a second paper handle attached to said second paper patch; a third patch attached above said lower portion of said first paper handle to sandwich said lower portion of said first paper handle between said first patch and said third patch; a fourth patch attached above said lower portion of said second paper handle to sandwich said lower portion of said second paper handle between said second patch and said fourth patch.
 25. The paper carry out bag of claim 24 wherein said handles are in an upward position.
 26. The paper carry of bag of claim 24 wherein said handles are in a downward position.
 27. The paper carry out bag of claim 24 wherein said first and second paper handles are comprised of a strip of paper folded to form a folded paper handle.
 28. The paper carry out bag of claim 24 wherein each of said first and second paper handles extends between one and five inches in length from top of said bag and between three and five inches in width, said width defined as the distance between bottom portions of said first and second paper handles.
 29. The paper carry out bag of claim 24 wherein said first and second paper handles are comprised of a strip of paper folded multiple times to form a folded paper handle.
 30. The paper carry out bag of claim 24 wherein said folded first and second paper handles extend between one and five inches in length from top edge of said bag, and said first and second paper handles are between three and five inches in width.
 31. The paper carry out bag of claim 24 wherein said paper strip is between ten inches and twenty inches in length and one inch and three inches in width.
 32. The paper carry out bag of claim 27 wherein said folded paper handle extends between two and five inches below top edge of said bag.
 33. The paper carry out bag of claim 24 wherein said paper patch is between five and ten inches in width and between two and five inches in length.
 34. The paper carry out bag of claim 24 wherein said paper of said paper carry out bag has a basis weight between twenty and sixty pounds.
 35. The paper carry out bag of claim 24 wherein said first and second paper handles and said paper patches are between four and ten inches in width, and said paper carry out bag has a gusset between three inches and eight inches.
 36. The paper carry out bag of claim 24 wherein said first and second paper handles are formed by folding a strip of paper at least twice and bending said strip of paper to form two corners. 